An Elegant Country Wedding at a Private Residence in Gordonsville, Virginia

Although high school sweethearts Anna Brandt (23 and a customer service representative) and Bryan Thompson (24 and a mechanic) had their wedding at a rustic horse farm in Gordonsville, Virginia, they wanted to keep their wedding style formal. To set the tone of elegance at their wedding, Anna and Bryan selected sophisticated wedding invitations that featured an intricate motif header with their monogram at its center. They also chose formal looks for their wedding party. Bryan and his groomsmen dressed in gray suits, and Bryan stood out from them in a silver vest and tie. The bridesmaids wore pretty cornflower blue dresses that hit at the knee and featured V-necklines. And Anna wore a beautiful A-line dress with intricate silver beading down the bodice that matched Bryan's attire. To add an elegant touch to the outdoor ceremony, Anna and Bryan were married by the water under a white wedding arch that was decorated with yellow flowers. At the tented reception, Anna and Bryan served their guests a delicious Southern-style barbecue meal followed by a wedding cake and cupcakes, which were displayed on a rustic wooden stand. All the pretty details were captured by Crystal Reyns Photography.